The "Horror" is rooted in the very real and gruesome DeFeo murders.
: On November 13, 1974, he shot and killed his parents and four siblings while they slept. The Amityville Horror
: DeFeo initially blamed a mob hitman but later confessed, claiming "voices" in the house drove him to kill. The "Horror" is rooted in the very real
: He was convicted of six counts of second-degree murder and died in prison in 2021. Paranormal Allegations The Amityville Horror
The Lutz family's 28-day stay fueled the supernatural legend.